Wetland regulations—More than an environmental rule: A comment on County of Lake v. Campus Investments, Inc.By Lisle A. StalterLocal Government Law, March 2012This case is important on two fronts. First, it discusses statutory interpretation and how it is applied in the context of purpose provisions of enabling legislation of statutorily created public bodies. Additionally, this case recognizes that the protection of wetlands is not only for aesthetic purposes or to provide a habitat for migratory birds.
We’ve come a long way, i-babyBy Janice L. BobackLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2012The author highlights some of the most useful apps for the iPad both in and outside of her practice.
We’ve come a long way, i-babyBy Janice L. BobackAdministrative Law, January 2012The author highlights some of the most useful apps for the iPad both in and outside of her practice.
What is OSHA looking for?By Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, February 2012A list of the most commonly cited OSHA violations from fiscal year 2011.
When age matters: Towards an international convention on the rights of older personsBy Erin M. DoyleInternational and Immigration Law, January 2012As the global population continues to age, the international community must address questions such as whether the rights of older persons can be promoted through existing instruments or whether a new treaty is needed. This article provides a brief overview of the efforts already undertaken.
When is a “bonus” not really a bonus and included in the average weekly wage? When is “overtime” included?By Lawrence A. ScordinoWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2012The Illinois Appellate Court, First District, recently revisited the issue of the inclusion of bonus and overtime in the average weekly wage in Arcelor Mittal Steel, v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and Robert Common. The Court found that the Commission did not err in it’s inclusion of both “Production Bonuses” and “Scheduled Overtime” in the average weekly wage.
Whistleblower Act decisionsBy Jewel N. KleinAdministrative Law, March 2012A summary of the creatively argued case, Brame v. City of North Chicago.
Whither the remaindermanBy Robert W. Kaufman & Amanda M. ByrneTrusts and Estates, April 2012A discussion of the recent case of Carter v. Carter, and its treatment towards trust remaindermen.
Winnebago County Bar Association co-sponsors Community NightRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2012The Winnebago County Bar Association Diversity Committee and the YMCA of Rock River Valley cosponsored a community outreach night in Rockford on March 28th. Attended by more than 80 high school and middle school students, members of the Winnebago County Bar Association and judiciary from the Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit, the purpose of the event was to educate youth about the legal profession.
Workers’ compensation is an injured employee’s sole remedyBy Robert T. ParkCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2012The recent decision in Rodriguez v. Frankie’s Beef/Pasta & Catering illustrates the use of the Workers’ Compensation Act as a defense to a negligence suit.
The world is watching and emulatingBy Hon. Jesse G. ReyesBench and Bar, June 2012We should be cognizant of the fact that when our Founding Fathers established our system of justice, they indeed created a city upon a hill which has been admired and emulated throughout the years by countries seeking to have the same rule of law we are privileged to work in every day.
Writ of certiorariBy Carl R. DraperAdministrative Law, March 2012The writ of certiorari is a good alternative to administrative review when the administrative review law is inapplicable. This article contains a form complaint for the common law writ of certiorari for review of administrative decisions when the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3) does not apply. The form gives a general framework for such a pleading. It has suggested paragraphs that help remind you of some of the most relevant steps in filing that pleading. This complaint is designed for use in CIRCUIT COURT.
Writing agreements clients can understandBy Christine M. KietaCorporate Law Departments, August 2012When written well, contracts improve business relationships and control future problems. Here are three strategies for creating appealing, simple and easy-to-read agreements.
Writing briefs judges want to readBy Christine M. KietaCorporate Law Departments, October 2012Writing well for litigation is two-fold. First, you want to get the judge actually to read what you write. Second, you want the judge to agree with what you write.
YLD Day at the Races a successBy Michael DiNataleYoung Lawyers Division, October 2012A recap of one of the YLD's most popular events.